Merrill's Marauders

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 55, No. 16 (October 19, 1962) (ddr-pc-34-42)

Selected article titles: "Merrill's Marauders Assn. Tells Army Its Displeasure Over Film" (p.1), "Dan Inouye Senate Boosters Wary of Primary Results" (p.1), "Li'l Tokio Revives Community Hall Plan" (p.1), "1st Commercially Grown Roses Hailed in Watsonville" (p.1), "On Negro Rights" (p.2), "Policy Statement on Civil Rights" (p.2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-34-42/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 59, Vol. 12 (September 18, 1964) (ddr-pc-36-38)

Selected article titles: "First Test of Closed Primary in Hawaii Oct. 3" (p.1-2), "East Bay Voter Registration Bid Is Significant" (p.1), "Japanese American Groups and Leaders Go for 'No on 14'" (p.1), "Nisei Interpreters Lauded at 20th Anny. Reunion of Merrill's Marauders" (p.1), "430,135 Japanese Counted in Brazil" (p.1), "Sparky's Friends" (p.2).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-36-38/

doc Pacific Citizen, Vol. 116, No. 2 (January 15, 1993) (ddr-pc-65-2)

Select article titles: "Teen admits to role in murders (p. 1); "War hero Henry Gosho dies at 71" (p. 1); "JACL D.C. internships offered" (p. 10).

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-pc-65-2/

vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 59 (ddr-densho-1000-153-59)

Traveling overseas by ship along with Caucasian soldiers

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 60 (ddr-densho-1000-153-60)

Landing in India, receiving combat training

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 66 (ddr-densho-1000-153-66)

Using a telephone to tap into a Japanese army communications wire

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 61 (ddr-densho-1000-153-61)

Finding out details of mission in the jungles of Burma

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 75 (ddr-densho-1000-153-75)

Shouting military orders in Japanese to confuse the enemy

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 62 (ddr-densho-1000-153-62)

The origin of the nickname "Merrill's Marauders"

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 64 (ddr-densho-1000-153-64)

Entering combat zone, assigned to a battalion as a linguist

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 58 (ddr-densho-1000-153-58)

Traveling by ship to an unknown destination overseas

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 65 (ddr-densho-1000-153-65)

Witnessing first casualty, dealing with fear

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 68 (ddr-densho-1000-153-68)

Intercepting a Japanese communication via tapped wire provides critical location information for a U.S. target

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 72 (ddr-densho-1000-153-72)

Going on a dangerous solo mission to spy on Japanese briefings regarding Nhpum Ga hill

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 69 (ddr-densho-1000-153-69)

Thoughts on the value of intelligence information

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 74 (ddr-densho-1000-153-74)

Warning battalion of a planned Japanese attack, then shouting military orders in Japanese to confuse the enemy

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 71 (ddr-densho-1000-153-71)

The mental strain of being surrounded on Nhpum Ga hill; sent on a mission to secretly try to overhear enemy plans

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 70 (ddr-densho-1000-153-70)

Description of terrible conditions while battalion was trapped on Nhpum Ga hill for nine days

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 67 (ddr-densho-1000-153-67)

Being able to understand the dialect of an intercepted Japanese communication

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as …

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vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 57 (ddr-densho-1000-153-57)

Being one of only fourteen selected for a dangerous mission

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-153-57/

vh Roy H. Matsumoto Interview Segment 63 (ddr-densho-1000-153-63)

Difficult conditions marching through Burma

Although Mr. Matsumoto does not identify himself as a Kibei (American-born person of Japanese ancestry sent to Japan for formal education and socialization when young and later returned to the U.S.), some of his life experiences are similar to those who do identify themselves as such.

https://ddr.densho.org/ddr-densho-1000-153-63/

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